VOICED : Ugandan children back to school after nearly 2-year Covid closure

Ugandan schools reopened after 83 weeks of closure due to COVID-19, bringing relief to 15 million students and their parents. The prolonged closure, the longest globally, limited education access to the privileged. Many teachers have not returned, and schools face challenges in resuming operations. The government is urged to intervene, especially in private schools, to prevent high fees. Economic hardships have made education less affordable for many Ugandans.

What feelings do parents and children express about returning to school?

What measures are authorities taking to ensure education affordability in Uganda?